Residential Support Worker

Aspris; Thornton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NVQ/SVQ progression

CPD opportunities

Career development

Job summary

Aspris is seeking a Residential Support Worker for our 2-bed residential home Lawsons House in the UK. The role centers on supporting young people aged 8-18 with emotional and behavioral needs in a structured, nurturing environment.

Excellent opportunities for professional development, including NVQ/SVQ progression and continuous CPD. A full UK driving license is essential for this role, with a focus on building trust and helping young people thrive.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist young people with daily activities and routines in a 2-bed residential home.
• Take part in outings and community activities (e.g., cinema, events) to support development and independence.
• Help young people learn practical skills, such as cooking, and build emotional resilience and confidence.

Job description

Our Children's Residential Home, Lawsons House, are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Residential Support Worker to join their team. 2 - bedded home provides 1:1 support for young people aged 8-18 with emotional and behavioral needs. We provide a structured, nurturing environment where our young people feel safe, supported and understood. Our dedicated team works closely with our young people, to build trusting relationships, helping them develop emotional resilience, confidence, and the skills they need to thrive!

At Aspris, we want every young person to feel understood, supported and ready to take on the world. That’s why our homes are shaped around the needs of each child - this ensures that all of our young people get the support that’s shaped around their strengths, challenges, and goals.

Due to the nature of this role, a full UK driving license is essential.

As a Residential Support Worker, you will be at the centre of the fun! Taking young people to see their friends, trips to the cinema, partaking in community events such as fundraisers and galas, teaching the young people to cook, encouraging them to be independent and many other brand new opportunities that they may never have had the chance to do previously. This role allows you to really make a difference to the lives of those under our care and to build strong relationships with the young people and staff alike.

At Aspris, learning never stops - and that’s something we truly value. As a growing organisation, we rely on accurate, detailed data, which can include sensitive information such as incident reports and disclosures from young people. High attention to detail is essential to the role.

To support you, we offer continuous CPD and development opportunities, helping you grow and become the best version of yourself.

What does this mean?

• Automatic enrollment onto NVQ/SVQ qualifications within 6-months of starting a Residential Support role
• The opportunity to be qualified to degree level
• A clear pathway for you to progress in your role

#SW26

We believe every child and young person has potential.

We work in partnership with parents and guardians to unlock this potential through specialist care, support and education. Tailoring our care and education provisions to meet the diverse needs of children and young people ensuring that they always receive the right support, at the right time, and in the right setting. Even when the journey seems hard, we use courage, resilience, kindness and dedication.

Our team of experts work together to deliver safe, nurturing environments where children can thrive. When a young person’s confidence grows, they become limitless. This is the heartbeat of our work - every day, every hour and every minute.

That is the Aspris difference.

At Aspris we're committed to ensuring that our colleagues are compensated with benefits that are meaningful and worthwhile - more information can be found here regarding what benefits we have to offer.

To get a real feel for the true impact of working as part of our residential team - please take a couple of minutes to watch our video Job Description below, where you’ll hear first hand from some of our amazing staff.